Kwame Mensah

Kwame Mensah is a senior political correspondent based in Accra. With over a decade of experience covering Ghana's Parliament, elections, and government policy, he brings sharp analysis and deep sourcing to GhanaStar's political coverage. A graduate of the University of Ghana's School of Communication Studies, Kwame has previously reported for the Daily Graphic and Joy FM. He specializes in governance, public accountability, and West African geopolitics.

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May Laughs Off Spain ‘war’ Talk

Prime Minister Theresa May has laughed off journalists' questions about going to war with Spain following the Gibraltar...

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Somali Pirates Seize Indian Ship, 11 Crew Members

Somali pirates have seized an Indian cargo ship and 11 crew members, the ship's owner said Monday, as a recent series...

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Remains of Ancient Pyramid Found In Egypt

The remains of an Egyptian pyramid built around 3,700 years ago have been discovered near the well-known bent pyramid...

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Hong Kong Anti-Graft Body Arrests 72 Over Vote-Rigging

Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog in a rare move arrested 72 people Monday for alleged vote-rigging in the city's...

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Britain’s May Begins Mideast Trip Focused On Security, Trade

British Prime Minister Theresa May landed in Amman on Monday for a three-day trip to Jordan and Saudi Arabia focused on...

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Slain Student’s Parents Urge Pope To Raise Case With Egypt

The parents of Giulio Regeni, the Cambridge University student tortured to death in Egypt last year, appealed Monday to...

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Trump Golf Course Urination Case Starts

A privacy case against Trump International Golf Clubs Scotland is under way at a small claims court. Rohan Beyts is...

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Sci-Fi Forest Tracks Carbon Impact

An industrial-scale experiment in a Staffordshire forest will help fill gaps in knowledge about climate change. The...

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Electro Music Pioneer Plans Dead Sea Show To Defy Trump

Pioneering electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre has said he wants to use an all-night concert at the Dead Sea to...

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Wildlife Travel Agent Drops Zoo Trips

A leading marketer of "responsible tourism" has decided to stop selling tours that include visits to zoos. Responsible...

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UK To Send Military Trainers To Jordan To Help Fight IS

The prime minister says allies must come together to combat the threat posed by IS Britain will send military trainers...

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Trump To ‘reboot’ US-Egypt Ties With Sisi Meeting

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is to visit the White House for the first time since he led the military's...

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Ivory Coast Plays Blame Game For Cocoa Crisis In Top Producer

Ivory Coast’s cocoa regulator pointed to speculators and prospects for a glut as the reason for a slump in futures...

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St Petersburg Metro Explosions Kill Ten

At least 10 people have been killed in explosions at underground stations in St Petersburg, Russian media report. The...

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Boost For Misfiring United As Ibra Returns

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return from suspension may be just the lift that Manchester United need as they attempt to improve...

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Andy Warhol Portrait of Mao Sells In Hong Kong

An Andy Warhol portrait of Chairman Mao has been sold at a historic auction in Hong Kong - but fell short of its top...

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St Petersburg Metro Explosion Kills Ten

At least 10 people killed in explosions at St Petersburg At least 10 people have been killed in an explosion in an...

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Court Orders Woman To Pay GBP24,500 To Private Parking Company

A woman has been ordered by a sheriff to pay a private parking company £24,500 in unpaid charges. Carly Mackie ignored...

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St Petersburg Metro Blast Leaves Many Injured

An explosion has hit an underground station in the city of St Petersburg, Russian media report. The Tass and Interfax...

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Dalai Lama Meets Indian Guard From 1959 Flight From Tibet

The Dalai Lama has come face to face with an Indian soldier who guarded him almost 60 years ago as he fled from Tibet...